Have you ever been in the middle of a lesson, fully immersed in teaching, only to notice that one distracted student has somehow pulled the whole class off course? You’re not imagining it—it’s real, and...
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This post was crafted by my wise and inclusive friend Ace Schwarz. You may know Ace from social media as @teachingoutsidethebinary. I have learned so much from Ace and I am so glad they graciously...
Read MoreThese days, social emotional learning, or SEL, feels like a total buzzword. We, as a society and as educators, are really learning how crucial it is to teach children social emotional learning skills. What can...
Read MoreStudents with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD, can feel challenging to teach and reach at times. Whether you’re a special education teacher, a general educator, a therapist, or a caregiver, students with ODD present behaviors...
Read MoreThis post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All thoughts are my own. I’ve been a teacher for about 12 years. Each of those years has posed its own unique challenges, but I really didn’t know how...
Read MoreDo you have a student that is a perfectionist? Do they have difficulty coping with miscues or mistakes throughout the school day? I hear ya! This can be difficult to navigate in the classroom. Sometimes...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. I am really grateful that the amazing Zenimal company gifted me a Zenimal Kids+ to try out at home with my toddler, and to try out with students! According to...
Read MoreAs teachers, we love our students so much it hurts. I can say unwaveringly that you build up each child in your classroom with positive affirmations and encouragement many times every day. With all the...
Read MoreTeachers – I see you. My name is Sarah Scott Dooling, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. You’re out there teaching kids how to read, write, think critically,...
Read MoreThis post contains affiliate links. Can I be honest? I love writing myself, but I don’t like teaching writing. Maybe you’ve seen it too – many children who are neurodivergent and/or have additional learning needs...
Read MoreIt may seem unlikely, or in some cases impossible, for positive self talk to actually make a difference in kids. Believe it or not, research and tons of evidence show that affirmations for kids are...
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